English Girl chords by
Robyn Hitchcock

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Key: B major•

Intro 1

G

G

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B

B

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Verse 1

C#m

C#m

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Years ago in a si_ lent world

A

A

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E

E

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Em

Em

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B

B

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I fell in love with an English girl

C#m

C#m

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Her skin was clear and her mum wore pearls

E

E

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Em

Em

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E

E

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B

B

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I fell in love with an English girl

E

E

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She asked me for an

Verse 2

almond whirl

B

B

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Bm

Bm

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A

A

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E

E

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I was ob_ liged to the English girl

B

B

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C#m

C#m

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And when I found the one she curled

E

E

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Em

Em

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All round my neck,

B

B

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did the English girl

Interlude 1

B

B

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C#m

C#m

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E

E

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B

B

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Verse 3

C#m

C#m

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But when the wrapper she unfurled

A

A

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E

E

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Em

Em

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E

E

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"It's a little bit off," said

B

B

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the English girl

Though disappointed,

C#m

C#m

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'round she twirled

E

E

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Em

Em

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B

B

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Poise was a must for the English girl

Verse 4

E

E

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Em

Em

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The sweet she binned, it was not hurled

B

B

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A

A

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B

B

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E

E

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Slow motion for the English girl

B

B

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C#m

C#m

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"How disappointing wanton her"

A

A

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Em

Em

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B

B

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Said the diamond mouth of the English girl

Em

Em

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"I hoped for more," said the

B

B

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English girl

Interlude 2

B

B

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C#m

C#m

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Em

Em

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B

B

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C#m

C#m

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E

E

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B

B

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Verse 5

C#m

C#m

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So Haggard and I don't mean more

Em

Em

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B

B

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I wilted before the English girl

And like a minx from

C#m

C#m

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Ronald's serve

Em

Em

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B

B

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She flittered away, with the English girl

Verse 6

E

E

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Years ago in a silent world

B

B

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A

A

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E

E

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I fell in love with an English

Outro 1

girl

B

B

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C#m

C#m

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Em

Em

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B

B

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Chords

G
B
C#m
A
E
Em
Bm

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of English Girl?

The original key of English Girl by Robyn Hitchcock is B major.

What are the main chords for English Girl?

The primary chords used in English Girl are G, B, C#m, A, E, Em.

Do I need a capo to play English Girl?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Is English Girl beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, B, C#m, A, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of English Girl?

The tempo of English Girl is approximately 83 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for English Girl?

You can easily change the key of English Girl using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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